Alma H. Forsyth, Jr (Bud)

18 October 1931 - 4 April 2026

Murray, Utah - Our beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather, Alma H. Forsyth Jr (Bud), 94, passed away on April 4th, 2026, while living at Sagewood at Daybreak, after a short stay of under 1 year. He will be remembered for his endearing personality and great sense of humor.

Bud was born on October 18, 1931 in Salt Lake City, Utah. The oldest of 4 siblings, the Forsyth family set roots on Wilmington Avenue in SLC. In 1951, shortly after Bud graduated from South High school, he was inducted into the U.S. Army. Bud served in the 561st Medical Company as a cook on the troopship General Nelson M. Walker in the Korean War until 1953, thereafter serving in the Army Reserve until 1959. Bud continued working in the Civil Service at Fort Douglas and Dugway until retiring in 1986 as a Contracts Specialist.

Bud married the love of his life, C. LaRoyce Forsyth in 1957, after first being introduced by his sister, Bonnie. Bud and LaRoyce were married for 62 years until her passing in 2019. Bud often talked about how much he loved and missed LaRoyce. They had three children, Bart(Sharrie), Brian(Marlane), Brenda(Braden).

Bud and LaRoyce moved into their Murray home in 1959. There, Bud was able to utilize his considerable skills as a master woodworker in the garage that he built, taking on many projects and remembered for his whirlygig Looney Tune characters, Yosemite Sam being a favorite. Bud lived there until 2025.

Bud loved photography taking pictures at all family gatherings and events. His many photographs have provided the family with a lasting record of memories, a body of work that will always be cherished. Bud used his photos to create personalized birthday cards for every child and grandchild over a period of many years, his official card brand being “flatbutt productions”.

Being retired for nearly 40 years, Bud found joy in many family camping trips, early morning walks with his buddies, the ability to fix most anything, his affinity for a high quality pen to write with and in helping his family. He showed you can live a fulfilling life with limited financial resources by enriching the lives of others.

Bud is preceded in death by his wife LaRoyce Forsyth and brother Micheal Forsyth. He is survived by his brother David Forsyth, sister Bonnie Higby, three children, nine grand children and four great-grand children.

A remembrance and celebration of life will be held with close family and friends. The Forsyth family would like to thank the employees and friends at Sagewood and Utah Home Health and Hospice for their loving care of Bud.